A safe, eco-friendly home

Few people know that the air in our homes is often far more polluted that the air outside, even in busy cities. Studies have found that air pollution in homes can be up to 200 times higher than in outdoor, urban locations. This is due to the many toxic substances that are found in most household-cleaning-products and furnishings, which pose a danger not only your health but are also damaging to the environment.

Below you will find a menu with information on how you can keep that pollution to a minimum, as well as useful information on saving energy and choosing sustainable sources for household-items made from wood, paper and fabric.

Here are some additional tips for keeping indoor pollution to a minimum:

Wipe all surfaces with a damp cloth frequently. This keeps any built-up of hazardous particles to a minimum.

Air out your home daily. This circulates the air so that toxic pollutants don't build up indoors.

Keep air-purifying plants around. These include spider-plants, the Areca Palm, Lady Palm, Dracaena and English Ivy.

Where cleaning products are concerned, less is definitely more. Keep as few of them around as possible. You don't need a different product for every part of your home you want to clean.

Stay away from antibacterial cleaners. You simply don't need them for your everyday cleaning. They contain aggressive toxic chemicals and don't do your immune-system any favours. Most bacteria are killed simply by using hot water and/or soap.